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is it possible for a sedative to wear off really fast for some people?
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How will I feel after having the sedative for gastroscopy?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
Good!: You will feel well and rested, particularly if they use propafol!
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Are there any natural sedatives available without a prescription?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Natural sedatives: Kava kava, melatonin, vallerian, green tea, among others.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What sedatives are used before a gastroscopy procedure?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Sedatives: Mild sedatives are usually used for minor scope procedure, along with local anesthetic spray to throat to get the scope to go in without discomfort.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Do you get a sedative before a gastroscopy procedure?
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Dr. Mitchell Zeitleranswered
Anesthesiology 39 years experience
Yes: Or at least you should.
Procedural sedation is the norm and depending where you get the procedure, who is doing it and who is administering the sedation, will determine the level of sedation you will have (mild/moderate/deep).
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What sedative make you disoriented?
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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
Anesthesiology 29 years experience
All : Sedatives can cause disorientation. Try not to take anything too strong or in high doses without consulting first with your physician.
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